Finance Analyst

4 months ago


Sydney, Australia Pacific National Full time

**Finance Analyst**
- 6-month contract available with a view to extend
- Work closely with different stakeholders across the business
- Take advantage of many discounted services with our Employee Benefits program

**About us**

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We are a company built on solid foundations and we are incredibly proud of the essential role we continue to play supporting Australia’s supply chain. At Pacific National, we take great pride in delivering our best every day and have a relentless focus on customer service and place **safety above all else**.

We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia. We respect and care for the communities in which we operate and continue to evolve our community engagement and strengthen relationships through partnerships and investment. We are focused on reducing the carbon emissions of our business, while also enabling the reduction of carbon emissions in the broader supply chain to support the National targets.

**About the role**

The Finance Analyst is responsible for performing the accounting function and business partnering with the PN Assets and Projects teams. The appointee will be a person that can develop collaborative relationships and support in achievement of business goals. Initiative, effective communication, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as the ability to work effectively with systems and reporting tools.

Key Accountabilities include:

- Collaborate with External Stakeholders to ensure a clean transition in Phase 1 of the CAPWIP automation project.
- Following successful implementation of Phase 1, develop the requirements for Phase 2 of the CAPWIP project and work through to Proof of Concept.
- Provide financial support to the PM’s in relation to all financial and strategic decisions.
- Support the Capital Analyst with project capitalisations.
- Continue to streamline the existing accounting process.

**About you**

Pacific National is looking for an experienced and motivated Finance Professional with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across different parts of the organisation. You will need strong knowledge of current accounting standards and excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to be able to build relationships with key stakeholders in different part of our business. You will have experience in a similar role, ideally experience with high capital budgets or heavy machinery and infrastructure.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- 3 years accounting or data analytics experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to listen and gain a valid understanding of specific business issues and projects
- Willingness to challenge the status quo in a balanced and constructive manner
- Ability to relate and work with people across the organisation
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to deal with competing pressure
- Strong work ethic

**The benefits**

At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted and valued for who they are, enabling everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

When you join the Pacific National team, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your career and we’ll be there to support you with a range of exciting initiatives including:

- Industry leading programs focussed on your growth and career development
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for primary carers at full pay after 12 months service
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- A focus on your mental health and wellbeing through our PeerConnect program
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, administered by Benestar, offering confidential counselling services for employees and their eligible family members, paid for by us at no cost to you
- Access to Unmind, a digital platform that gives you access to tools, training and exercises that will support your mental wellbeing
- Discounted fitness and wellbeing benefits with membership to WhereFit, our wellbeing benefits partner
- Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, retail brands, vehicles and more.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more including a list of all of our benefits and policies.

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and



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